How Your Freight Firm Can Become Successful ina Tumultuous Market
Remaining engaged with your clients, offering solutions to their new needs and staying focused on your business goals will help boost your business through challenging periods.
By John Lipscomb,
President of National Shipper List
KEEP A DIRECT RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CLIENTS
You may hesitate
to interact with your clients right now, but you could lose a great opportunity
to maintain and cultivate current bonds.
This doesn’t
imply you should push your clients to make a sale. Now it’s an ideal
opportunity to remind them of how you can help regulate their business
dynamics. If you treat your clients with understanding and offer relevant
insights, they’ll most likely contact you whenever they deem appropriate.
ADAPT YOUR SERVICES TO ACCOMMODATE CLIENT
NEEDS
Adopting a more
flexible approach is vital. Over the last few months, a number of supply chains
have shown a raised demand in aspects of their businesses that may not have
been used before. For instance, you have a client that has a history of using
your business for its minor truckload demands but now seeks your assistance for
faster shipping.
Ensure that your clients are aware of the entire range of your
offerings and the way/s you can meet their new requirements. Not only could
this resolve customer issues, but it could also turn into a new income stream
for your freight company.
Moreover, this could be a great
opportunity for you to gain a better grasp of your clients’ needs. For
instance, are you aware of how their activities have shifted this year? Where
are your rivals at?
All these insights will give you an edge
the next time you interact with your clients.
BECOME MORE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR BUSINESS
If you happen to have more time and
energy, you can seize this opportunity to get to know your business dynamics
better.
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Pinpoint any areas of your business that require improvement
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Keep track of your revenue comparisons every month
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Be aware of how your employees are tackling the new standards.
The more you are
acquainted with how your business is running, the greater position you’ll have
as the field settles.
KEEP YOUR TEMPORARY TARGETS & REASSESS YOUR
LONG-TERM GOALS
John Lipscomb, President of National Shipper List and a
former industry insider says, “Sometimes it’s hard to remain focused with so
many things running at the same time, particularly if your business has been
unsteady lately. In the short-run, you should adhere to the goals you have set
already. You have set these goals for a special reason and you do your best to
keep them.”
But, when it comes to your
long-term goals, they will have to be reevaluated. Plan for your business
future ahead depending on your current knowledge and realize that you may have
to shift your priorities with the passage of time.
If you feel that your businesses’
future is unclear, you are not the only one. Staying involved with your clients
and offering solutions to their new needs without losing track of your business
targets, will help boost your business during challenging times. It will also
pave the way for success as circumstances improve. If you are looking for a freight broker then you
are right place.